Material Handling Repair and Maintenance of Equipment - E-book - ePub

The book "Material Handling: Repair and Maintenance of Equipment" provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, practices, and techniques involved in the repair and maintenance of material handling equipment. It serves as a valuable resource for individuals working in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and construction, where efficient and reliable material handling is crucial for operationalsuccess.
Chapter 1: Material HandlingIntroduction Basis and need of material handling, need, Manual handling, Types of material handling, In terms of specifications, characteristic reach / Load/ maneuverability /prime mover types  and control systems, For equipment without power and using handling machines (fixed / movable handling machines), Using handling machines within and outside industry in warehousingChapter 2.
Material handling equipment: Types of Material handling Equipment For loading and unloading, Loading m/cs used for transportation vehicles, rail wagons, ships andautomatic movement in line production  Material handling Equipment precaution, Safety precaution to be followed while loading Precaution to be taken in gangwaysChapter 3. Material handling equipment for storages : Fork lifter, counter balanced rider, narrow aisle reach truck, bridge crane, jib crane, gantry crane, Pallet, straddle truck, reach trucks, order , picker trucks, storage trucks, platform truck and hand truck,  Conveyor: belt system and roller system, ropes, slings,  Safe working loads and breaking strength, testing and calibration of equipment and gears  Assessment of loads before starting, Inspection for safety work andEmergency procedureChapter 4.
Manual handling Equipment Operations: Manual Handling , Conditions for manual handling and precautions &safety in manual handling Storage system - pallet storage, bin shelving, gravity flow racks and carousels, Overhead handling operations and loading operations on ship ,  Safe handling of chemicals toxic gases, radioactive material and corrosive materialsChapter 5. Maintenance of Equipments:Maintenance schedule for loading machineries Daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, half yearly, yearly maintenance,  Safety keeping and storing of lifting equipments and loading premises,  Preventive maintenance procedures and Procedure to generatemaintenance and service report.,  Diagnose error on MHE and preventive measures takenConclusion: The book "Material Handling: Repair and Maintenance of Equipment" by Sanjivan Saini serves as a comprehensive guide for professionals and practitioners involved in the maintenance and repair of material handling equipment.
It covers essential topics, including maintenance principles, troubleshooting techniques, safety considerations, and equipment calibration. With its practical insights and systematic approach, the book aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of readers, enabling them to ensure the optimal performance and longevity of material handling equipment in their respective industr